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George Washington Benson (born March 22, 1943) [3] is an American jazz fusion guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy , Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others.
Grover Washington Jr. (December 12, 1943 – December 17, 1999) [1] [2] was an American jazz-funk and soul-jazz saxophonist and Grammy Award winner. Along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson, he is considered by many to be one of the founders and legends of the smooth jazz genre. [3]
As a session musician, Benson appeared on several Motown sessions in the 1960s, particularly with Marvin Gaye. [4] In 1983, he recorded with J. C. Heard on Heard's first album as leader since 1958, with pianist Claude Black and Canadian bassist Dave Young. Benson co-led an album with Heard in 1988. Benson died on March 9, 2019. [5]
The late 1980s were hectic for George Benson—maybe even busier than the late 1970s, when he notched massive crossover hits like “Give Me the Night” and “Turn Your Love Around.” The ...
A $100 million estate left to the "wrong" people can cause court battles over estates that can last years. 24/7 Wall St. has lined up a list of 10 of the most infamous estate battles.
Louis Johnson, George Johnson, Valerie Johnson 7 1: 6 1996: Quincy Jones, no.28 UK "Light Up the Night" Louis Johnson, George Johnson – 16 47 "Give Me the Night" [2] George Benson: 4 1: 7 1984: Mirage, no.49 UK 1996: Randy Crawford, no.47 US R&B, no.60 UK "Treasure" The Brothers Johnson 73 36 – "Love X Love" George Benson 61 9 10 "Off ...
Speaking to TVLine in anticipation of the Big Bang Theory spinoff’s Season 7 opener (airing Thursday, Feb. 15 at 8/7c on CBS), executive producer Steve Holland confirms that George Sr.’s death ...
George Benson, In Your Eyes, Warner Brothers 1983 Michael Masser/Dan Hill "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" George Benson, 20/20, Warner Brothers 1985 Michael Masser/Gerry Goffin "You Are the Love of My Life" George Benson & Roberta Flack, 20/20, Warner Brothers 1985 Michael Masser/Linda Creed "Ali's Theme (Instrumental)"